fitness testing recommendations: is there a disconnect between theory and practice?
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Fitness Testing Recommendations: Is there a disconnect between theory and practice?. Dr. Mike Miller & Dr. Wes Meeteer Concord University. While you wait…write down current “issues” related to fitness testing. Introduction. Icebreaker. Brief History of Fitness Testing. How it began - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Fitness Testing Recommendations: Is there a disconnect between theory and practice?
Dr. Mike Miller & Dr. Wes MeeteerConcord UniversityFitness Testing Recommendations: Is there a disconnect between theory and practice?
While you waitwrite down current issues related to fitness testingIntroductionIcebreakerBrief History of Fitness TestingHow it began
Late 70s-80s
Late 80s-2012
New Beginning
Goals of Fitness TestingTeach children about PA and HR Fitness
Motivate children
Monitor PE program effectiveness
Justification of Fitness TestingObesity epidemic
Mandated Testing
Perceived Benefits
Criticisms of Fitness TestingOutside Influences Affecting Fitness
Long Term Benefits Questionable
Negative Experiences Lead to Adverse Effects
Group ActivityRecommended Best PracticeFitness Test Administration
Data Management and Use
Fitness Test AdministrationIntegrated
Sufficient Practice
Teach to the Test
Group students based on fitness levels
Ample time to warm up
Application of ResultsConfidential
NEVER base grades on results
Self-assess HR fitness instruction
Modify HR fitness instruction
Instruct students about HR fitness
Parental Reporting
Research FindingsStudents receive copy
Teachers keep copy
Most recently study, WV teachers adhere to the majority of the recommendations
Howeverparental reporting is still an issueRoadblocks to Adherence What makes it difficult to:
Integrate
Provide Practice Opps
Apply the resultsReport Results to Parents